Question
The letter 'D' in carbohydrates signifies
MHT CET
Chemistry
Biomolecules
2026
MHT CET 2026 (16 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. dextrorotatory
- B. configuration
- C. diamagnetic nature
- D. mode of synthesis
Answer
B. configuration
Step-by-step solution
The letters 'D' and 'L' before the name of carbohydrates represent the relative configuration of the molecule with respect to glyceraldehyde. It does not indicate the optical activity (dextrorotatory or laevorotatory), which is represented by (+) or (-) signs respectively. Therefore, 'D' signifies configuration.
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